Objective: To talk about the cultural festival.
Part I.
Vocabulary / Pronunciation Practice
competition |
/ˌkämpəˈtiSH(ə)n/
n. - the
activity or condition of competing: "…there
is fierce competition between bands" |
practice |
/ˈpraktəs/ v. - perform (an
activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve
or maintain one's proficiency: "I need
to practice my English" |
bills |
/bilz/ n. - a statement
of money owed for goods or services supplied: He paid the
hotel bill when he checked out. |
objective |
/ uhb-jek-tiv
/ n. - something
that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; goal; target: “…the
objective of a band competition; |
compulsory |
/kəmˈpəlsərē/
adj. required by
law or a rule; obligatory: "…compulsory military
service" |
acquaintance |
/əˈkwāntəns/
n. - a person
one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend: "…a wide
circle of friends and acquaintances" |
attendance |
/əˈtendəns/
n. - the action
or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event: "…my attendance at
church was very irregular" |
talents |
/ˈtalənt/ n. - natural
aptitude or skill: "…he
possesses more talent than any other player" |
Part II. Phrases
I want to…
I want to join the
competition.
I want to eat ice
cream.
I want to see the
festival.
I need to…
I need to practice
with the band.
I need to wash my
clothes.
I need to pay the
bills.
I think that…
I think that many
students enjoyed the festival.
I think that the
festival’s objective was met.
I think that the
cultural festival was a success.
Part
III. Conversation practice
A: What
is the objective of the cultural festival?
M: The objective was for the students
to present their talents to the parents and guests.
R: Is
the festival part of your school curriculum?
M: Yes,
it is. All students must join the festival.
R: So,
it is compulsory for all?
M: Yes,
it is. Attendance was compulsory.
R: What
was your participation in the festival?
M: My
band performed during the festival.
I played the guitar. There are more than ten members in my band.
In the picture, I sent to you. I am in between
the tall guy and the boy wearing a white t-shirt.
R: Were
you able to make new friends?
M: No,
I didn't make new friends because I already know most of them.
R: Did
you enjoy the festival?
M: Yes,
I did.